“There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse! As I have often found in travelling in a stagecoach, that it is often a comfort to shift one's position, and be bruised in a new place.”

~Washington Irving

Welcome to the latest edition of the number one Defense Career Opportunities Newsletter, “DEFCON-1,” a networking newsletter featuring job opportunities and career advice for those who are part of the global defense, aerospace, maritime, marine technology and security industry.

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I'm a Naval Academy graduate marine engineer, Class of 1972. I've been designing naval ships and systems along with acqusition support to NAVSEA and NAVAIR since 1979. I am currently providing software integration and test support to the DDG1000 Program.

I've been wondering if the House or Senate Armed Services Committees need technical support from an experienced combat systems engineer.

Please withhold my name for now.

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*** From Ed Marolda:

Submarine Operations in the Arctic

10 April Navy Memorial 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Colleagues: This link (http://www.navalsubleague.com/NSL/history_seminar.aspx ) announces an upcoming conference at the Navy Memorial on the evening of 10 April that

focuses on Cold War submarine operations in the Artic. The evening's presentations will feature the insights of submariners who took part in those operations. You don't want to miss this important event that is free and open to all.

Edward J. Marolda, Acting Director of Naval History

*** Come out and shoot at us:

http://www.qubetv.tv/videos/detail/3483

*** From Matthew Heap:

Offshore Patrol Vessels Middle East

Examining OPV Capabilities And Business Opportunities For Operations In The Persian Gulf

April 28 – 29, 2008* Mövenpick Hotel Bur Dubai* Dubai, UAE

Dear Captain Lundquist,

The naval marketplace is rapidly expanding to view the Middle East as an

important source of future business. Are you in a position to benefit?

Defence IQs inaugural Offshore Patrol Vessels Middle East will take

place in Dubai, April 28-29th and will provide a fully rounded

discussion on OPVs, Corvettes and Fast Attack Craft in use in the Middle

East. Key topics of conversation will focus on:

Operational importance of smaller vessels in the Middle East

Propulsion, weapons and sensor suite options for OPVs

Maintenance, manning and threat detection

OPV Middle East will offer unrivalled insight into the OPV market in the

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent technical training, education or work experience. Two to four years of experience in Navy/DoD administrative and/or configuration management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, group environment, and ability to work independently to accomplish taskings. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Must be eligible to obtain government security clearance.

Provide support to the Aircraft Carriers Configuration Manager to ensure Ship Change Documents (SCDs) are reviewed by the appropriate APM for action, draft and provide finalized electronic change orders and any supporting documents in support of the SHIPMAIN process, maintain status of incomplete change proposals that are returned to submitting activities for completion, support Facilitator for weekly change order meeting with PEO Aircraft Carriers/PEO CET/ SUPSHIP NN/NGNN, develop/review highlights for each weekly change order meeting, coordinate revisions to shipbuilding specification and related documents, maintain and provide process assessments as directed and make recommendations for process improvement to improve the efficiency of the CVN77 change orders, prepare/draft presentations, memoranda of understanding, official correspondence, instructions, and issue papers in support of the PMS312A Assistant Program Manager related to CVN77 matters, scan adjudicated FMR/HMR files and upload to PEO Carriers Integrated Digital Environment (IDE), and manage configuration management file on the PEO Carriers IDE.

Job ID 8355.

Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology. Join us. We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form. Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check.

(Note: If you wish to submit your resume for this position with Alion Science and Technology, please follow the instruction to apply online, but also send your resume to Ned at elundquist@alionscience.com, and I will also upload it into the system as a “refer a friend” submission for you.)

Fantastic opportunity to work for Avisar Incorporated, a leading strategic consulting firm in support of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-intensity Conflict and Interdependent Capabilities (SO/LIC & IC). We are seeking a senior consultant with broad experience in DOD policy development, DOD organizational structure, action officer tasking, and interagency coordination within the DOD arena. Position will provide support to formulate and coordinate policies and missions in support of SECDEF objectives within AOR (special operations, strategic, stability operations, conventional/GPF, and transformational capabilities). Must have current TS/SCI clearance. Work location is the Pentagon.

Avisar is an EOE, offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package that values excellence and rewards effort. If interested, please send a resume along with a cover letter, salary requirements, and security clearance information to hr@avisarinc.com, Please put “DOD SOLIC” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is an independent national membership organization and a nonpartisan center for scholars dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas so that individual and corporate members, as well as policymakers, journalists, students, and interested citizens in the United States and other countries can better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments. The Council, which is headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, DC, does this by convening meetings where prominent thinkers debate and discuss the major issues of our time; conducting a wide-ranging studies program; publishing Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal covering international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; maintaining a diverse membership; sponsoring independent task forces; and providing up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council’s website, cfr.org.

The Council’s Studies Department is one of the country’s largest foreign policy think tanks. Its widely respected and influential research staff of more than 50 scholars advances the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through their research, writing, and public outreach. As part of the Studies department, the Research Associate will work under the direction of the Senior Fellow on projects related to defense policy. The major responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Researching specific areas for articles, book chapters, and other publications, as requested by the Senior Fellow

Coordinating events logistics, including preparing invitations, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support

Assisting with the drafting, proofreading and editing of written material

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

To apply for employment, fill out our on-line employment pre-application form and email your resume to HRA@OptiMetrics.org.

http://optimetrics.org/job.htm#El%20Paso,%20TX%20Area

12.) VTC Technician, Aleut, Fort Carson, CO

Operation of various models of video teleconferencing equipment to include Tandberg, Polycom, and Mobile VTCs, IMUXs, COMSEC equipment, video cameras, remotes, and peripherals in both secure and non-secure mode. Coordinate, schedule, and establish video teleconferences (both point-to-point and through bridging) with installation users, other government agencies, and commercial vendors throughout the United States. These shall include calls through the DISN VIDEO SERVICES GLOBAL SYSTEM (DVSG). Operate, troubleshoot and repair Multi-Point Control Units (MCU), widely distributed VTC suites, and mobile VTC systems in order to ensure command, control and staff coordination between forward deployed units, rear detachment elements, family support groups, and geographically dispersed commands. Posses the ability to identify new VTC technology to further advance VTC systems for the installation. Posses the ability to identify all units on external or internal installations for VTC bridging. Maintain automated data relevant to each unit, ISDN numbers assigned, CODEC identification numbers, locations, assigned users, and unit and third-party contact information.

Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET security eligibility (“clearance”). Must be available seven days a week for VTC support. Must possess sufficient knowledge or be familiar with Polycom Media Gateway Control (MGC) Manager software, video CODEC, mobile and fixed VTC suites, cryptologic equipment/COMSEC (i.e. KIV-7, KG-194), Adtran Atlas 890 (PRI/BRI setup), Adtran 560, and TCP/IP routing techniques as well as other telecommunications protocols to ensure the successful scheduling, establishment, and completion of VTC calls.

Schafer Corporation has several opportunities for a Security Administrator to work in its Colorado Springs location, working directly with Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) in the Space Control Mission Area.

Responsibilities:

This role provides Industrial, SAP and SAR multi-level security administration and management of the secure network.

Responsibilities include:

* Implementing security procedures in accordance with all government security directives.

* Coordinating and conducting security education program briefings.

* Conducting Security Training and Education.

* Monitoring physical security for conformance to government requirements.

* Coordinating classified document control and distribution.

* Maintaining liaison with outside security agencies.

* Complying with all DoD, USAF, and AFSPC security guidance, procedures, and control measures.

* Additional administrative duties required as necessary.

* Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications:

The following knowledge skills and attributes are required:

* Minimum High School Degree and equivalent working experience in a relevant discipline.

* Working knowledge of the Space Control mission areas, preferred.

* TS/SCI Eligibility, required.

Schafer offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a professional working environment.

Schafer does not accept solicitation of resumes from third party agencies.

For more information about Schafer Corporation, please visit our web site at http://www.schafercorp.com.

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field and 7 years of job related experience or equivalent

Work Experience Field:

Experience in DoD/Navy/NAVSEA submarine program office support is preferred

Special Skills:

Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level Security Clearance.

This position will be based in Crystal City. The incumbent will make frequent trips to the Washington Navy Yard via a shuttle bus. The incumbent must be able to access various offices at the Navy Yard.

Job Description :

Provide program management support for SBIR Phase III efforts for the Virginia Class Submarine Program Office, Virginia Class C3I System Design Division in the administration of SBIR Phase III contracts for PMS450E submarine combat systems programs. Perform a variety of acquisition related tasks in the areas of program management and data management under limited supervision. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to frequent interface with internal functional teams and external customers for planning, prioritization, and issue resolution of SBIR Phase III initiatives. Develop, review and coordinate program documentation such as procurement requests, contract modifications, technical instructions, routine and non-routine correspondence; develops and maintains tracking/filing systems; and interact and advise internal and external customers on administrative issues of specific SBIR Phase III matters as required. Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel for processing correspondence and maintaining spreadsheets and routine databases for management of filing and tracking systems. Perform data entry into the NAVSEA eTasker database for PMS450E action items and contractual commitments, and perform document processing of procurement requests and modifications using the Standard Procurement System (SPS). Performs other position related duties as assigned or requested.

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